SOLUTIONS TO POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
PROBLEMS
The
grounds
are
damp.
The
espresso
flows
through too slowly.
The user sees prolonged
water flow from the filter
holder after making an
espresso.
Presence of coffee grounds
in the cup.
No crema on the espresso. The coffee is too old.
The water tank leaks when
carried.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
very
You haven't added enough
ground coffee.
The ground coffee is too
fine, too greasy or floury.
The filter holder is dirty.
The grid through which the
water passes is clogged.
Your appliance has a build-
up of limescale.
Scale build-up is occurring
on your machine because
of particularly hard water.
The filter holder is clogged. Clean the filter holder with hot
The coffee is too fine.
The hinge on which the
filter holder is mounted is
clogged.
The coffee is not suitable
for espresso.
There is too little coffee in
the filter.
The valve at the bottom
of the tank is dirty or
defective.
The valve is blocked by
limescale.
SOLUTIONS
Add more coffee.
Choose
a
slightly
granular coffee.
Clean the filter holder according
to the instructions in paragraph
CLEANING AND SERVICING
- B. The filter holder. Clean
also the filter.
When
the
appliance
cooled, clean the grid with a
damp sponge.
Descale
your
according to the instructions in
the user manual.
Immediately
descale
machine as per the directions
for use.
water.
Use a slightly more granular
coffee.
Clean the filter holder mount
and
hinge
with
a
sponge.
Use freshly ground coffee.
Use finer ground coffee.
Add ground coffee.
Clean the water tank and open
the valve at the bottom of the
tank with a finger.
Descale
your
according to the instructions
in the user manual.
more
has
machine
your
damp
machine
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